[ur-whale]

This seems to be based on the assumption of the existence of a "tribe" you're supposed to belong to... what if:

    - there is no such thing

    - you made it your life goal to belong to no such thing in the first place

    - you belong to many of those "tribes" in parallel

Where does that leave the whole argument?

[ricardo81]

Respectfully, it sounds like a young person's ideals where they have the idea no one ever thought about their ideas before. Or alternatively, just someone who has very little inclination to be involved in society. Or further, someone that never cared about anyone elses opinions. Valid stance I guess, for certain scenarios.

[ur-whale]

> Respectfully, it sounds like a young person's ideals

LOL, thanks for the compliment, but - assuming the standard definition of the words "young person" - and also assuming you're talking about me and not the OP's author (not clear), you're way off the mark.

[ricardo81]

In all honesty you sounded imperious about it so I thought you were the young 'un :-)

Probably mistakenly based on my own idea that any kind of idealism tends to be lent to younger people and gets balanced over time.

But re-reading your post, I shouldn't leap to conclusions.